Valterra 7301 ABS Gate Valve, Black, 3" Slip

A+ dealing great supplier

Bought this for my koi pond build. Works great. My pump is below the water line, so I need this when cleaning my 3" to 2" cleanout or emptying out my pump basket, for that matter; otherwise, water will come rushing through and empty out my pond. Stops the water as intended, and it didn't break the bank.When the valve is up, it stays up and doesn't feel like it will close on its own. Just in case, I plan on cutting some PVC to use as a safety lock mechanism on the handle/pole to make sure someone can't close the valve (push it down) unless that was what was intended.Used ABS glue to connect to 3" ABS, and no leaking. I have never done any pipe work before this build, and it was easy to install. I left some room on both ends in case I messed up and needed to cut it out and redo my connection. I'm happy with this product.

As described. Arrived on time. Easy to use

Have used Valterra products for several years and find them to be well designed and long lasting. Over the years I've sent a few suggestions to them and am happy to see some of them have been included in new designs. On this particular order I thought one side had jaws to clamp on to a pipe to dump waste with a slip pipe on the other side. my bad. Have to get another. I won't even consider another brand in my piping diagrams now.

I bought the right valve thanks again!!

Good quality valve, used it for a main shutoff on a line that had 3 separate tanks drained into one.

I had to repair two dump valves under the trailer that got stuck open on a road trip. I added this just manual pull valve before the bayonet fitting just as a last chance before a smelly disaster with another valve that gets stuck open. So far, it has not leaked a drop. Perfect to cut and glue in.

This fitting really stops turds.